Marseille move imminent as Super Eagles face Eric Chelle shock exit
Nigeria’s national team could be plunged into sudden uncertainty with head coach Eric Chelle reportedly on the brink of leaving his role to take charge of French giants Olympique de Marseille.
The highly rated tactician has emerged as the top choice of Marseille president Pablo Longoria, who is said to favour Chelle’s tactical discipline and managerial philosophy ahead of former Stade Rennais boss Habib Beye.
This strong backing has pushed negotiations into an advanced phase, with both sides now close to sealing an agreement.
Reports indicate the proposed deal would initially run for four months, a short term arrangement loaded with ambitious performance targets.
Crucially, the contract is expected to include a clause that would automatically extend Chelle’s stay by one year if he succeeds in winning the Coupe de France and guides Marseille to a third place finish in Ligue 1.
For Chelle, the move represents a swift return to elite European club football and an opportunity to further elevate his managerial reputation. But for Nigeria, his potential exit could trigger fresh instability within the Super Eagles, who are still attempting to regroup after recent competitive disappointments.
If the switch is confirmed, Nigeria’s football authorities would be forced into another coaching search at a delicate moment, while Chelle embarks on a high stakes mission to revive Marseille’s season and prove his credentials on one of Europe’s biggest stages.
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